unsubstantiated

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As this new book is released, the autism community is also grappling with another controversy: the unsubstantiated assertion by Kennedy that Tylenol use by pregnant women poses an increased risk of autism.

From Salon

The assessment that “the evidence of abuse by the reservists appears weak” is unsubstantiated, as is Mr. Bell’s harsh accusation that military prosecutors wrongly indict Israeli soldiers to appease the Jewish state’s critics.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He looks forward to vindicating himself in court, where such matters are decided—and not in the media—based on admissible, material evidence, not rank speculation and unsubstantiated allegations," Mr Davis continued.

From BBC

Barkley responded that “many of those” unsubstantiated outcomes are “dictated on whether the D.A. takes the case.”

From Los Angeles Times

That first report found the allegation that a resident was left behind and rescued by her son to be unsubstantiated, due to lack of evidence.

From Los Angeles Times